[1] I love the LORD, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.
[2] Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
[3] The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.
[4] Then I called on the LORD’s name: “LORD, I beg you, deliver my soul.”
[5] The LORD is Gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.
[6] The LORD preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.
[7] Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.
[8] For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
[9] I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
[10] I believed, therefore I said, “I was greatly afflicted.”
[11] I said in my haste, “All people are liars.”
[12] What will I give to the LORD for all his benefits toward me?
[13] I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the LORD’s name.
[14] I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people.
[15] Precious in the LORD’s sight is the death of his holy ones.
[16] LORD, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your servant girl. You have freed me from my chains.
[17] I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the LORD’s name.
[18] I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people,
[19] in the courts of the LORD’s house, in the middle of you, Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!